Posted
July 23, 2026
Start Date
Not specified
Organization
Mount Sinai Health System – Department of Dermatology
Position Description
The Department of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Health System is seeking full-time Medical Administrative Assistants to support clinical operations within its faculty practice. This paid opportunity is ideal for students taking one or two gap years before medical school and offers valuable experience in clinical care, medical administration, and clinical research communication. A two-year commitment is required, and past participants have gone on to successful medical school admissions.
Responsibilities include:
- Scheduling patient appointments and coordinating physician calendars
- Taking detailed clinical phone messages for physicians and advanced practice providers
- Obtaining insurance authorizations for procedures and diagnostic tests
- Entering orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) and preparing prescription refill requests
- Maintaining medical records, test results, and documentation
- Coordinating surgeries and procedures, including patient communication and consent forms
- Assisting with patient flow and supporting clinical operations
- Performing medical assistant duties (if qualified), including vital signs, specimen collection, venipuncture, EKGs, and assisting with procedures
- Performing medical scribe responsibilities as needed
- Supporting revenue cycle processes and completing other administrative duties
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences preferred
- Three years of related clinical and/or administrative experience required
- Strong writing, communication, organizational, and computer skills
- Highly motivated, dependable, professional, and detail-oriented
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
Time Commitment
Full-time (37.5 hours per week); two-year commitment required
Compensation
Paid
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